The Blue Hill Observatory Gift Shop is now open to the public Friday through Monday 10 a.m – 4 p.m.. Tours can not be offered until authorized by the Governor. We expect that will be when we begin Phase 3. Please note, face masks are required inside the Observatory and only four people at a […]
Thanks to all of you who have attended the Observatory’s webinars. With many people now back at work and things getting somewhat back to normal, we have decided to present only one webinar a week. Thank you. Wednesday, June 17 1 p.m.The Mysteries of TornadogenesisPresented by Sean Ernst, PhD meteorology student University of Oklahoma Tornadoes […]
Blue Hill Observatory May 2020 Summary: May was unusually dry and sunny with variable temperatures. The 24-hour adjusted mean temperature for the month of 56.1 deg F was 0.8 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for May, but it was 0.1 degrees colder than the 1981-2010 30-year average. The average maximum temperature of 67.2 deg […]
As a follow up to Tim Kelley’s informative Blue Hill Online program last week, here are Tim’s favorite weather websites. https://bluehill.org/observatory https://www.weather.gov/ https://www.weather.gov/box/ https://mag.ncep.noaa.gov/model-guidance-model-area.php https://tgftp.nws.noaa.gov/data/raw/fo/fous61.kwno..txt https://home.pivotalweather.com/ https://www.weathertap.com/ https://www.spc.noaa.gov/ https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/precip/CWlink/pna/nao.shtml https://www.mountwashington.org/ https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/archives/web_pages/sfc/sfc_archive.php https://weather.msfc.nasa.gov/GOES/ https://www.weather.gov/nerfc/ https://ocean.weather.gov/Atl_tab.php
Blue Hill Observatory has been watching the weather since 1885, and Boston College’s Weston Observatory has been watching the Earth quake since 1931. We are now joining forces to monitor the Earth with a recently installed seismograph at Blue Hill. In collaboration with Dr. Alan Kafka, Director of Weston Observatory, Blue Hill purchased and installed […]
Imagine, Blue Hill Observatory’s first weather observations were made on February 1, 1885 at the top of Great Blue Hill— from that day on we have maintained an unbroken recording of the weather! Considered a remarkable resource, Blue Hill Observatory’s data is the most homogeneous climate record in North America and is a benchmark station […]
This summer’s workshop is designed for students who enjoy learning about the weather and who might like a career in meteorology/ atmospheric science. While it is recommended for students between the ages of 14 and 18 years old, others may apply. The workshop will be held during the week of July 13th and July 18th, […]
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May 2020 Summary – Drier and Sunnier Than Average
Blue Hill Observatory May 2020 Summary: May was unusually dry and sunny with variable temperatures. The 24-hour adjusted mean temperature for the month of 56.1 deg F was 0.8 degrees warmer than the 120-year average for May, but it was 0.1 degrees colder than the 1981-2010 30-year average. The average maximum temperature of 67.2 deg […]
April 2020 Summary – Seventh Wettest and Eighth Cloudiest on Record
Blue Hill Observatory April 2020 Summary: April was unusually cold, wet and cloudy with near average snowfall. The 24-hour adjusted mean temperature for the month of 42.9 deg F was 1.8 degrees colder than the 120-year average for April and 3.4 degrees colder than the 1981-2010 30-year average. Cold daily high temperatures were persistent throughout […]
The Blue Hill Observatory Gift Shop is now open to the public Friday through Monday 10 a.m – 4 p.m.. Tours can not be offered until authorized by the Governor. We expect that will be when we begin Phase 3. Please note, face masks are required inside the Observatory and only four people at a […]
Tim Kelley’s favorite websites
As a follow up to Tim Kelley’s informative Blue Hill Online program last week, here are Tim’s favorite weather websites. https://bluehill.org/observatory https://www.weather.gov/ https://www.weather.gov/box/ https://mag.ncep.noaa.gov/model-guidance-model-area.php https://tgftp.nws.noaa.gov/data/raw/fo/fous61.kwno..txt https://home.pivotalweather.com/ https://www.weathertap.com/ https://www.spc.noaa.gov/ https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/precip/CWlink/pna/nao.shtml https://www.mountwashington.org/ https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/archives/web_pages/sfc/sfc_archive.php https://weather.msfc.nasa.gov/GOES/ https://www.weather.gov/nerfc/ https://ocean.weather.gov/Atl_tab.php
Observatory Temporarily Closed to the Public
As a preemptive measure to protect our community and staff from the spread of COVID-19, we have made the decision to discontinue public access to the Observatory until further notice. Our staff will continue the climate observing program on its regular schedule.
Blue Hill Observatory Begins Earthquake Monitoring
Blue Hill Observatory has been watching the weather since 1885, and Boston College’s Weston Observatory has been watching the Earth quake since 1931. We are now joining forces to monitor the Earth with a recently installed seismograph at Blue Hill. In collaboration with Dr. Alan Kafka, Director of Weston Observatory, Blue Hill purchased and installed […]
Imagine, Blue Hill Observatory’s first weather observations were made on February 1, 1885 at the top of Great Blue Hill— from that day on we have maintained an unbroken recording of the weather! Considered a remarkable resource, Blue Hill Observatory’s data is the most homogeneous climate record in North America and is a benchmark station […]
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